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22 Increase in Reported Shoplifting Is 'Positive', Says Police Commissioner

THAMES VALLEY REGION, UK, AUG 12 – Commissioner Barber defends police focus on incidents with threats amid rising shoplifting charges and urges community responsibility, responding to criticism from local MPs.

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Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber said a rise in reported shoplifting shows his strategy is working

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22 increase in reported shoplifting is 'positive', says police commissioner

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber said a rise in reported shoplifting shows his strategy is working

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Bracknell MP slams Thames Valley Police Commissioner over shoplifting remarks

MP Peter Swallow criticised the commissioner's recent remarks on shoplifting as showing "a lack of common sense"

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